[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu torrent tracker failed?

[Alan Pope]

On Thu, Apr 12, 2007 at 07:33:38PM +0100, alan c wrote:
> I obviously need help to understand what settings to use for 
> firestarter, both for general use (web browsing, pop mail,  - were 
> apparently ok anyway) and particularly for torrent use.
> 
> All comments appreciated.

How do you physically connect to the internet? 
Is it a cable or dsl connection?
Do you have a hardware router doing NAT?
Is the box in question in the DMZ or behind said NAT?

Do you really *need* a firewall on the box itself if indeed it is behind a 
NATing router?

Cheers,
Al.